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Health SA Gesondheid: Journal of Interdisciplinary Health Sciences
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ISSN 1025-9848 · AOSIS · 1.500 artikel di indeks
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Integration of palliative care into South Africa’s health system: A before and after implementation study
Background: Providing palliative care (PC) is an ethical obligation, and health systems must ensure access for all patients with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions. South Africa’s National Policy Framework and Strategy for Palliative Care mandates integration into public services. Aim…
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Critical assessment of health financing indicators and expenditure in South Africa
Background: Despite the increased funding and advancements in providing public health services, the health system continues to be challenged by the high prevalence of diseases. Aim: The objective of this study is to review health sector financing in South Africa by highlighting causes for spending…
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A qualitative exploration of psychosocial determinants influencing viral load suppression among adolescents living with HIV: Application of social action theory
Background: Adolescents living with HIV continue to experience poorer treatment outcomes than adults, with consistently lower rates of adherence and viral load (VL) suppression. This population faces unique developmental, social and emotional challenges that heighten their vulnerability. Aim: This…
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Prescribers’ experiences regarding deprescribing of polypharmacy at selected district hospitals in Gauteng province, South Africa
Background: Polypharmacy is a significant and persistent issue that hinders patient treatment plans and outcomes. It is associated with a wide range of harmful outcomes, including adverse drug interactions, increased morbidity and even mortality rates. The dire effects of polypharmacy have been…
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Midwives’ cardiotocograph interpretation and documentation knowledge in a selected Gauteng hospital
Background: Cardiotocography (CTG) is a globally used intrapartum monitoring tool to assess the foetal heart rate and the related responses to the physiology of the uterine action. The intrapartum foetal monitoring is the primary responsibility of the midwives caring for the woman in labour…
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Radiographers’ self-perceived knowledge regarding infection control in the Free State province during the COVID-19 pandemic
Background: Radiographers are regarded as essential healthcare workers. Therefore, knowledge and training regarding infection control are vital to minimise the potential risk of infections to patients. Aim: The aim of the study was to investigate the self-perceived knowledge of infection control…
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Clinical pharmacists and drug-related problem management in a South African hospital
Background: Drug-related problems (DRPs) negatively impact health outcomes and are more likely in patients with multiple comorbidities and polypharmacy. Involving clinical pharmacists in multidisciplinary teams can improve drug safety and efficacy by preventing DRPs. Aim: This study aimed to…
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Assessing the knowledge, practices and collaborative readiness of community pharmacists’ management of progressive joint disorders in South Africa
Background: Progressive joint disorders (PJDs) are a leading cause of chronic pain and disability, requiring multidisciplinary management. Community pharmacists are well positioned to support patients through education, medication management and referrals, yet gaps in referral practices and…
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Nurses’ perceptions of family-centred care in neonatal intensive care units: Rapid qualitative evidence synthesis of studies in low- and middle-income countries
Background: Family involvement in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) benefits both the infant and the family; however, nurses working in the NICU in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) face unique contextual challenges that influence the practice of family-centred care (FCC). Aim: This…
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From external rewards to intrinsic drive: A self-determination theory analysis of paramedic motivations for postgraduate education
Background: Paramedicine research is expanding, yet non-paramedic researchers dominate knowledge production. This gap requires increased paramedic participation in postgraduate education to develop independent scholars and enhance discipline-specific research capacity. Aim: To examine paramedics’…
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Enhancing professional nurses’ preparedness and collaborative practices in managing gender-based violence: Insights from selected South African university campus health clinics
Background: Gender-based violence (GBV) is a critical public health issue, particularly in South African Higher Education Institutions (HEIs). This study explores professional nurses’ preparedness to manage GBV cases and identifies gaps in their formal training. Aim: To examine professional nurses’…
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Nurses’ and managers’ perceptions of quality nursing care in public hospitals in Ghana
Background: Quality improvement is a global healthcare priority. In Ghana, consistent delivery of high-quality nursing care remains challenging, and the perspectives of nurses and nurse managers are often underrepresented in discussions on care quality. Exploring these perspectives is essential to…
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Utilisation of digital educational technology amongst undergraduate nursing students in the Western Cape
Background: Despite increased integration of digital technologies in higher education, nursing students face major barriers in resource-limited settings. Aim: The study investigated the utilisation of digital educational technologies amongst undergraduate nursing students in the Western Cape…
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Paramedic mental health literacy and psychiatric emergencies: A qualitative pilot study in Gauteng, South Africa
Background: Paramedics in South Africa frequently respond to psychiatric emergencies in complex, high-risk pre-hospital environments. Their care is shaped by limited formal training, workplace cultures and varying mental health literacy, alongside legal, ethical and contextual constraints specific…
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Nurses’ knowledge of hypertension care and associated factors in the Northern Region of Ghana
Background: Hypertension is the main risk factor for cardiovascular-related morbidities and mortalities. Nurses play a pivotal role in hypertension care, encompassing screening, detection, management, patient education and self-management counselling. Aim: This study assessed nurses’ knowledge of…
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Implementing a balanced scorecard-driven performance dashboard for governance in a public oncology centre in Morocco
Background: Cancer care in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), including Morocco, is constrained by fragmented information systems, non-standardised indicators and limited integration of clinical, financial and administrative data. These weaknesses undermine governance capacity, impair care…
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Factors influencing treatment default among patients initiated on antiretroviral at a district in the North West province of South Africa: A qualitative study
Background: People living with HIV who default on antiretroviral therapy pose a significant global and local health challenge, and South Africa is not immune to this challenge. Aim: This study explores factors influencing treatment default among patients receiving antiretroviral treatment in one…
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Functional outcomes post-stroke: Evidence from private rehabilitation facilities in South Africa between 2006 and 2023
Background: Effective rehabilitation is crucial for stroke survivors to regain functional independence and reduce the healthcare burden associated with disability and hospital readmission. Aim: To evaluate the functional outcomes in patients with stroke at private rehabilitation facilities between…
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Prevalence of overweight, obesity and central adiposity among grade seven adolescents in urban Tshwane, South Africa
Background: The global increase in overweight and obesity among adolescents is a significant public health priority, especially in low- and middle-income countries. In South Africa, urbanisation and lifestyle changes have exacerbated this challenge, but there is a lack of disaggregated data…
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Determinants of cultural intelligence and cultural competence among undergraduate nursing students in Namibia: A multicampus study
Background: In an increasingly globalised world, healthcare professionals encounter a diverse range of patients, making it essential for nursing students to be culturally intelligent and culturally competent. However, this area remains understudied in Namibia. Aim: To assess and describe the…
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